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Fractions and Decimals
Grade Level:
4
Subject:
Math
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Goal Summary:
Students will understand what a fraction is, what a decimal is, how and why to use them, and how they are related.
Standards Met:
Essential Questions:
What is a fraction?
Why do we use fractions? How?
How do you solve problems using fractions?
What is a decimal? How is it related to a fraction?
Why do we use decimals? How?
How do you solve problems using decimals?
Understandings:
Students should understand that fractions are parts of a whole.
Students should understand how to compare and order fractions
Students should understand that for different wholes, identical fractions may not represent the same quantity.
Students should understand when fractions are used.
Students should understand how to represent and describe decimals (tenths and hundredths).
Students should understand that fractions are related to decimals.
Students should understand how to add and subtract decimals (limited to hundredths) by using personal strategies, estimating sums and differences, and using mental mathematics strategies.
Content Goals:
Students will understand fractions and decimals, both how to interpret them and how to use them to solve problems.
Skill Goals:
Communicate in order to learn and express an understanding of fractions and decimals.
Demonstrate fluency with mental mathematics and estimation.
Connect fractions and decimals to each other, as well as to everyday experiences and other subjects.
Develop mathematical reasoning.
Develop visualization skills to assist in processing information, making connections, and solving problems.
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